The past has a way of catching up with folks in Stone Creek, Arizona. So schoolmarm Lark Morgan and Marshal Rowdy Rhodes are determined to hide their secrets - and deny their instant attraction. That shouldn’t be too hard, since each suspects the other of living a lie. Her too-fancy clothes and big-city ways inspire gossip all over town; his blond good looks and impudent grin belong to a man sporting a gunfighter’s coat. But Rowdy and Lark have one truth in common: the very real dangers they face. Like the gang of robbers wreaking havoc on the railroad heading toward Stone Creek - the men Ranger Sam O’Ballivan expects Rowdy to nab. And as past and current troubles collide, Rowdy and Lark must surrender their stubborn pride to the greatest power of all - an undying love.
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"Awesome book. I always thought it would be Texas Glory for me but this one is right up there with it. Lark Morgan a former polls and singer lady is hiding from her ex- husband Autry Whitman. When she meets Rowdy Rhodes (Aka Robert Yarboro aka ex-train robber) the new sherif of Stone Creak, Arizona. Sparks fly but in the end all comes down to the revelation of secrets on both parts. Lark the new teacher for the kids there is like one more person to worry about. But turns out Rowdy is not working for her ex. So she lets go of some of her worries. Then as Rowdy's father is framed for train robberies that he didn't do is trying to appeal to him for help. He gets away and that what brings his youngest brother to Stone Creak. But it seams that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree or does it? Things get heated and deaths abound along with secrets. Will all be revealed, probably but read it first and find out."
— Juana (5 out of 5 stars)
“Miller pens another winning western romance about an honorable gunslinger and a bold schoolteacher—two lonely hearts on the run from their past who find a love that sets them free. This spin-off of The Man From Stone Creek will more than satisfy Miller’s fans and draw in new readers seeking a realistic, powerful western.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" One of my favorite authors "
— Jane, 2/17/2014" This was actually pretty good...lots of twists and turns made it interesting. "
— Andrea, 2/14/2014" Well written, suspenseful and the chemistry between Rowdy and Lark is wonderful. This book solidified my interest in the Western genre. "
— Zinaid, 2/13/2014" An old fashioned love story of the gun slinger /marshall/ranger meets the troubled school teacher in the old west days of the Arizona Territory. Nice light reading. . . "
— Darlene, 2/11/2014" I'd give this 3.5 stars if they had that. Enjoyed the boodk. "
— Kelly, 2/4/2014" First book I have read my Miller. It was a good read. "
— Stacie, 2/3/2014" My first time reading Linda's work and generally not into this style of western genre but, I truly could not put it down. "
— Cynthia, 1/21/2014" I really enjoyed this book. The characters were great. "
— Tera, 1/19/2014" amazing story.beautifully written "
— Jackie, 1/18/2014" I just really love a Western romance. Good plot, fun characters, hot sex. I approve. "
— Gail, 1/17/2014" Hot, Hot, and Hot. I loved this book. Great series. "
— Crystal, 1/14/2014" This book was really good. I have been trying to read different authors and I really like her books so far. "
— Necole, 1/3/2014" Linda Lael Miller never disappoints! "
— Marleen, 12/15/2013" A very touching romance book> "
— Tisha, 12/9/2013" set in the late 19th century west. "
— Michele, 11/16/2013" Excellent Book!! I love Miller's writing. Just another one of her books to add to my collection. I hope the rest of the series is just as good as the first 2 books "
— Christel, 9/29/2013" I really enjoyed this book. Romantic but not over the top. "
— Jesalyn, 5/6/2013" It took me awhile to get through this one, but it was still worth the read. The plot was good, and the mystery in the story with both Rowdy's father and the boardinghouse matron kept me turning the page. I really wanted to know what happened to that husband of hers. "
— Richelle, 5/3/2013" This is the 2nd book in the Stone Creek series. I enjoyed it better than the first one the characters were better and so was the storyline. Save a horse and ride a cowboy Yeehaw! "
— Ursula, 3/16/2013" I like this series too "
— Sherri, 2/7/2013" An entertaining western historical with the theme that we all have our secrets (and our past)and are worthy of redemption. "
— Flora, 1/31/2013" I really liked Lark and Rowdy. "
— Mom, 1/26/2013" I want to read this book even though it doesn't have the best reviews. "
— Jenn, 10/12/2011" Great characters with a wonderful twist. "
— Connie, 10/9/2011" Really enjoyed this. Well rounded, well developed characters. "
— Jacqueline, 9/24/2011" I just really love a Western romance. Good plot, fun characters, hot sex. I approve. "
— Gail, 4/26/2011" This was actually pretty good...lots of twists and turns made it interesting. "
— Andrea, 2/24/2011" One of my favorite authors "
— Jane, 1/4/2011" My first time reading Linda's work and generally not into this style of western genre but, I truly could not put it down. "
— Cynthia, 8/20/2010" Really enjoyed this. Well rounded, well developed characters. "
— Jacqueline, 4/10/2010" This is the second in Miller's Stone Creek series. It is the story of Lark Morgan and Rowdy Rhodes. The characters were very likeable, the story was good, it had everything a good western needs. I'm looking forward to reading the next in this series. "
— Jeanne, 1/9/2010" I'd give this 3.5 stars if they had that. Enjoyed the boodk. "
— Kelly, 10/17/2009" This book was really good. I have been trying to read different authors and I really like her books so far. "
— Necole, 9/27/2009" I just happened to pick up A Stone Creek novel on Ebay and I am enjoying the series. "
— Maxine, 9/19/2009" An entertaining western historical with the theme that we all have our secrets (and our past)and are worthy of redemption. "
— Flora, 8/20/2009" Very good book. Brain candy. "
— Kim, 5/29/2009" Great characters with a wonderful twist. "
— Connie, 3/16/2009Linda Lael Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 historical and contemporary novels, most of which reflect her love of the West. She was awarded the prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 by the Romance Writers of America.
Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.
Tanya Eby is a novelist and an audiobook narrator who has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and been nominated for the Audie Award. She has a BA degree in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.